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Red & Black Humu Papa Close-up

. ♥Red & Black Humu Papa Close-up An all time favorite, this lovely lei features Kanalimalie’s signature five  “stations” which showcase guinea hen feathers with second-cut accents.  The beautifully rounded “Pu’uwai” or heart center of this rich lei marks it … Continue reading

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Ledward Kaapana

. Ledward Kaapana is one of Hawai’i’s best loved musicians.  A master of the traditional slack key guitar, his rich baritone voice and extraordinary leo ki’eki’e  (falsetto) have made him a musical legend in the islands. A key figure in … Continue reading

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Red & Black Humu Papa with Guinea Hen

An all time favorite, this lovely lei features Kanalimalie’s signature five  “stations” which showcase guinea hen feathers with second-cut accents.  The beautifully rounded “Pu’uwai” or heart center of this rich lei marks it as a piece of remarkably high quality. … Continue reading

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Ilima & Gold HumuPapa Hat Lei

. ♥This lovely lei in gold tones perfectly compliments a beautiful lauhala hat.   Using dyed goose feathers with pheasant accents, this lei is an excellent example of Kalanimalie’s signature use of her ornamental “stations” with an elaborate finial. “I borrowed … Continue reading

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